Henry Ford and Reverend Samuel Marquis, circa 1915

Summary

Henry Ford asked Episcopalian Reverend Samual S. Marquis, whom he is pictured with here, to head Ford Motor Company's Sociology Department. Following the announcement of the Five Dollar Day in 1914, the department oversaw social benefits for Ford employees and offered workers assistance in maintaining the lifestyles, habits, and housing that Ford deemed worthy of a full wage.

Henry Ford asked Episcopalian Reverend Samual S. Marquis, whom he is pictured with here, to head Ford Motor Company's Sociology Department. Following the announcement of the Five Dollar Day in 1914, the department oversaw social benefits for Ford employees and offered workers assistance in maintaining the lifestyles, habits, and housing that Ford deemed worthy of a full wage.